Parents' Guide to Come See Me in the Good Light

A raw reminder of the fragility of life, this film is a rare window into tender love and the vulnerable expression of deep emotions when words fail, even for a poet laureate. Viewers watch, learn, and grow alongside Gibson and Falley in Come See Me in the Good Light as they come to peace with the inevitability of mortality and remember the importance of cherishing and being fully present for every second. It's the simple things, the little moments, the sparks of joy, the dark humor, the slowing down, and the daily choice to live every day as if it's your last. And while these themes aren't revolutionary, the poet's heart adds a new layer of emotional connection as Gibson and Falley open up about their relationship, along with personal struggles related to sexual identity, suicidal ideation, and body image. Their quiet, unapologetic self-reflection and poetry help turn a potentially uncomfortable topic into an opportunity to spotlight human empathy.

Close, intimate, and authentic, Come See Me in the Good Light is a poignant documentary that doesn't hold back from showcasing the rollercoaster of heartbreak and healing during a devastating journey through incurable illness. But it's in that very diagnosis that a new chapter of life begins for Gibson and Falley—and a legacy is given a voice. Every one of us will face death someday, so we can all learn a heartfelt thing or two about the art of living from this authentic, vulnerable film.